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Dragon Age: Origins

$38.99

As the spiritual successor to BioWare’s Bal­dur’s Gate™, one of the
most successful role-playing games in the industry, Dragon Age: Origins
represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of the best
elements of existing fantasy works with stunning visuals, emotionally-driven
narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital
actors. The spirit of classic RPGs comes of age, as Dragon Age: Origins features
a dark and mature story and gameplay.
Review by IGN
“…Incredibly deep and expansive, Dragon Age: Origins is one of those
titles that can easily swallow up dozens of hours of play and keep you coming
back for more. The fact that BioWare chose to include downloadable content,
including a new character and side quest, on launch day proves that they have an
extensive plan for supporting the game. Couple that with the fact that each
character can be developed in radically different ways, and you have an
adventure that earns its own place among BioWare's expansive RPG collection.
This is the kind of adventure that fantasy RPG fans have been hoping that
BioWare would deliver – a game with a ton of re-playability and an incredibly
vivid world that is the start of an impressive franchise.” 9/10
IGN RATINGS FOR DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS (PC)
9.0 Presentation
A rich and vivid world, loads of mature themes and story expand the tale of
Ferelden in front of your eyes. Inconsistent themes and the gift feature weakens
believability though.
8.5 Graphics
While technically solid with minimal pop-in and texture issues, Dragon Age still
lacks some of the visual panache that you'd expect from a game of this
caliber.
8.5 Sound
Voice acting can be hit or miss, and some effects can go on for too long, but
the music and the majority of sound effects are excellent.
9.0 Gameplay
An epic tale with everything from betrayal and revenge to heroism and valor,
Dragon Age is an excellent experience from your chosen origin to the rolling of
credits. Deep and full of customization, i
9.5 Lasting Appeal
Set aside a large amount of time for this one – beating the game will
frequently make you want to pick up and play again to see just how a decision or
a conversation would be different.
9.0
OVERALL
Amazing
(out of 10)
Features:
A Stunning World to Explore: BioWare’s deepest universe to date with
over 80 hours of gameplay and more than double the size and scope of
Mass Effect
Travel throughout dozens of environments and fully immerse yourself in a
shattered world that is on the brink of utter annihilation
An epic story that is completely shaped and reactive to your
play style
Complex Moral Choices: There are no easy choices
Tailor your Dragon Age: Origins experience from the very beginning by choose
from six different Origin Stories
Decide how to handle complex issues like murder, genocide, betrayal, and the
possession/sa­crificing of children without the security of a good/bad slider
to tell you what to do
Full Character Customization: Sculpt your hero in your own image or fantasy
Elaborate character creator allows you to create your own hero unique from
anyone else
Shape your character’s per­sonality and morality based on the choices
you make throughout the game
Engage in Bone-Crushing, Visceral Combat: Battle against massive and
terrifying creatures
Unleash legendary powers and choose from over 100 different magical spells
and skills
Experience the adrenaline rush of brutal combat, beheading your foes or
casting spells that make enemies explode from within